70% of people turning 65 can expect to use some form of long term care during their lifetime. But for nearly everyone, long-term care costs are prohibitively expensive. Therefore it's crucial to begin planning for that care many years before it's a necessity in order to protect hard earned savings.

Weatherby & Associates, PC in Bloomfield, one of Connecticut's leading Estate Planning firms, has partnered with Brookdale Buckingham to present a free learning workshop: "How to Protect Your 'Stuff' in 3 Easy Steps" on Tuesday, March 1st from 5:30 p.m.to 7:00 p.m. Weatherby most recently co-authored the book Don't Go Broke in a Nursing Home!

Workshop attendees will be eligible for a 2-hour, private consultation to answer questions about planning choices.

"We meet with families every day who want to ensure their loved ones are properly cared for, but they are confused by the complex system of paying for Eldercare," explains Attorney Henry Weatherby, Founding Principal of Weatherby & Associates.This seminar is free and open to the public. This workshop covers frequently asked questions and common mistakes regarding:

Wills & Trusts Asset Protection

Nursing Home Issues Medicaid Qualification Estate Taxes

Please RSVP by February 29th to Suzanne.sorensen@brookdale.com or call 860-647-1695. Brookdale Buckingham, Memory Care Community located at 1824 Manchester Rd. in Glastonbury.

"I encourage everyone to take advantage of this free series because at some point we will all be faced with these issues," said Weatherby. "You can learn how to protect what is important to you and your family."For over 20 years, the attorneys at Weatherby & Associates, PC have helped Connecticut families set goals and turn them into reality, creating a better, more secure future through estate planning and asset protection strategies to probate, business succession planning and estate administration. Weatherby & Associates, PC takes a close look at the unique needs of every individual, family or business to develop a truly individualized strategy that is sure to achieve their objectives. Visit: www.weatherby-associates.com.

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